The Equality Rights Alliance, YWCA Australia and World YWCA are at the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne. 
Yen Eriksen member of the World YWCA delegation at AIDS2014 gives you insight into the happenings at the Global Village at the 20th International AIDS Conference in Melbourne. She chats to international activists, volunteers and researchers about what is being done for and by young people in the HIV/AIDS advocacy space. Join her on a ten minute snapshot of conversation and insight. 

AIDS2014 Monday - Hearing from Young People

Yen Eriksen as part of the World YWCA delegation is reporting from AIDS2014. This piece features the full length stories of three members of the international delegation. Andrea from Honduras, CZ from India and Sylvia from PNG.  They share their stories of what its like to be affected by HIV and talk about the work they are doing in their communities. These stories are personal, meaningful and moving. Thank you to Andrea, CZ and Sylvia for sharing. 

AIDS2014 Tuesday Night- Young Women Speaking Out

Yen Eriksen is reporting from AIDS2014 for World YWCA and YWCA Australia. In this short piece we hear from people, from three different groups affected by HIV/AIDS. Harmony who is a NSW sex-worker, Jenny Kelsall Executive Officer of who works with drug users from Harm Reduction Victoria and Amitava Sarkar a transwoman advocate from India. This is an opportunity to hear from people about what needs to be done to put the needs and concerns of their groups front and centre in the HIV/AIDS response. 

AIDS2014 Wednesday - Hearing From Affected Groups

Yen Eriksen reports from AIDS2014. Join her for this short exploration of the role of religion and faith based organisations in the response to HIV/AIDS. She speaks to Reverend James from Out Reach Ministries, Pastor Paul from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in India and Hendrica Okondo from World YWCA. The music featured in the piece is all from the South of the River Choir. 

AIDS2014 Thursday Hearing From Faith Based Organisations

From sex segregation in sex ed to consent and pleasure, listen to four young women discuss the ins and outs of sex and relationships education in this illuminating podcast. This discussion will bring to light the critical importance of amplifying young women's voices and experiences in the development of sex ed. 

On the 28th of May 2015, ERA's Young Women's Advisory Group launched their Let's Talk: Young Women's Views on Sex Education survey with a panel of young women discussing sex, sexuality and respectful relationships education. Hannah Gissane hosts this panel which features Manon McPherson, Lyndsay Bassett, Katrina Marson and Angela Carnovale. 

Please note: the last 5 or so minutes of the panel were not captured due to a tech issue-sorry about this. Otherwise, enjoy the podcast!


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